Senior Artist

PlayFirst is a leading publisher focused on creating shared casual game experiences around lasting original brands. Committed to building casual gameplay rich in story and character, PlayFirst works with talented internal and external developers to bring mass market games to multiple platforms, including PC, Mac, mobile,  handheld and console. The company's portfolio includes the world-renowned Diner Dash® franchise as well as top-selling games such as Wedding Dash™, Chocolatier™, and Dream Chronicles™.  For more information, visit www.playfirst.com and www.dinerdash.com.

Founded in 2004 by veterans of Internet portals, traditional games publishers, entertainment software, and technology firms, PlayFirst is funded by Mayfield Fund, Trinity Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners and DCM. PlayFirst, Inc is headquartered in downtown San Francisco.

Job Description:

The Senior Artist is the perfect position for an intensely creative, highly motivated, and people-oriented experienced artist's. We are seeking someone with a strong background in User Interface (UI) design who can make major contributions to our games

Responsibilities:

• Create conceptual art pieces to define the overall look and feel for each game.
• Work with designers to define and create the game's user interface.
• Design and create all artwork and animation, based on project specifications.
• Work cross-functionally with engineers and producers to develop top-quality game assets.
• Work with producers and engineers to design project specifications.
• Maintain flexibility to assist with special projects, as needed.
• Define and package tasks for external artists. Review completed external art.
• Supervise and mentor junior artists.
• By example, demonstrate a highly professional standard of behavior.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Photoshop, Flash and other design-oriented programs.
• At least 5 years of experience creating art and animation for games.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people, such as engineers and producers.
• Must have proven ability to supervise other artists.
• Some 3D proficiency.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College degree in Art, Animation, Design or a related field

Preferred:

• Continued design classes and/or certification.

Benefits

• Our core benefits include: health, dental, vision, life/disability, Flexible spending accounts, 401(k), and Stock Options.
• In addition to being located in the heart of the financial district (1 block from BART), we also have great fringe benefits which include: generous paid time off, 10 company holidays, yoga, chair massage, snacks, refreshments, "playdates" when we test our games, and great growth opportunities.

Salary-to be determined by education and experience

To apply for this position, please email your resume in a standard Word or PDF document to jobs@playfirst.com and please include the exact job title in the subject line as above.